Just as in cycling's Grand Tours, mountains are at the heart of most epic sportives. Just imagine the Marmotte without Alpe d'Huez, or an Etape du Tour set on the final stage in the streets of Paris: they'd feel flat in more ways than one.
It's no surprise, then, that so many sportive cyclists relish the challenge of tackling for themselves the legendary Alpine climbs that shape the destiny of the Tour de France and Giro each year. If that sounds like you, then the latest edition from Maps International might be right up your col. The Scratch Off Alpine Cycle Climbs print celebrates Europe's greatest mountain range, featuring a whopping 115 climbs - each one with a shiny foil label to scratch off once you've reached the summit.
All the big beasts are there, from Mont Ventoux to the Stelvio - alongside dozens of passes that may be less well known in the UK, but pack just as heavy a punch: Monte Grappa, Grossglockner and the Kitzbuheler Horn to name just three.
There's more than enough there to keep even the most avid col collector busy for years - and thanks to Maps International, we have two of the prints to give away in a free draw. To enter, simply head along to our competition page:
You can earn extra entries by following us on social media, and the two winners will be selected at the end of September.
Good luck!
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